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Crystalbrook Collection expands into Newcastle
Crystalbrook Collection will open its newest hotel, Kingsley, towards the end of 2020. Newcastle’s iconic circular ‘Roundhouse’, which currently houses the Council Administrative Centre, will be transformed into the city’s first five-star hotel, with Crystalbrook...
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Ghassan Aboud meets CMD of Hindustan Petroleum at ADIPEC
The promoter and Chairman of Ghassan Aboud Group, Mr Ghassan Aboud yesterday met with Mr Mukesh Kumar Surana, the Chairman & Managing Director of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC) being held at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi.
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‘Long awaited drawcard’ Riley opens its doors in Cairns
The highly anticipated opening of Cairns first new 5-star hotel in two decades has finally happened with Crystalbrook Collection’s Riley welcoming its first guests today.
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Technology brings sustainability to Cairns’ newest luxury hotel
At first glance, it’s easy to be bedazzled by the simple, yet luxurious features of Crystalbrook Collections’ $130-million Riley Resort. There’s the 1000 square metre sparkling swimming pool, suites with giant bathtubs and ocean-facing beds, the aroma of Asia inside...
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UAE multinational to open three new hotels in Cairns
Dubai-based Ghassan Aboud Group, owner of the Crystalbrook Collection hotel group, is opening three new hotels in Cairns, Far North Queensland. According to Hotel Conversation, the first of Crystalbrook’s three new properties to open is the ‘Riley’, a 311-room resort...
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Ghassan Aboud Group appointed as Hindustan Petroleum Distributor
Ghassan Aboud Group was appointed as a Distributor for export markets by Indian public sector petroleum giant Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) through its 100% subsidiary in the UAE, HPCL Middle East FZCO.
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Sydney’s newest boutique hotel ‘Little Albion Guest House’ joins Crystalbrook Collection
One of Australia’s newest boutique hotels, Little Albion in Sydney’s Surry Hills will join the expanding hospitality group, Crystalbrook Collection Hotels and Resorts.
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Crystalbrook Collection announces opening date for Cairns ‘Riley’ Hotel
Crystalbrook Collection will be launching Cairns' first new five-star hotel in over 20 years, the 'Riley', on 6 November 2018 - and have scheduled their other two luxury hotels to open mid and late 2019. Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort, will be the first of...
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Ghassan Aboud in Forbes Top 50 Most Influential Expats
The UAE is a melting pot of nationalities, with individuals from all over the world choosing to live in the country. In fact, it is among the few countries in the world where expats outnumber the local population. They contribute significantly to the economy and work...
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Debrief: Ghassan Aboud On Bloomberg
UAE-based businessman Ghassan Aboud tells Bloomberg Businessweek Middle East Editor Roger Field about the latest developments at his company including investing $600 million to establish a chain of hotels in Australia and a further $118 million to develop a new...
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